Police Log - Newport News

August 16, 1989

NEWPORT NEWS

Newport News police used dogs and a helicopter in a successful 61/2-hour search for a mentally retarded woman Tuesday.

Deborah Goins, 34, of Tillerson Drive, wandered away from her home early in the afternoon and police were called in to search for her about 2:30 p.m., said Officer T.A. Zeitler, who coordinated the search.

Five police officers, including three with search dogs, were joined by two dogs and their volunteer handlers from Tidewater Search and Rescue, Zeitler said.

Later a helicopter was brought in to help search Warwick Lawns subdivision, he said. Goins was found at 10:05 p.m. near Ruston and Crutchfield drives, about four or five blocks from her home, he said.